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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 28th, 2026–Apr 29th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Spring Conditions
Treeline
Spring Conditions
Below Treeline
Spring Conditions

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Avalanche danger will increase throughout the day with solar radiation and rising temperatures. As the snowpack warms and weakens, you should increasingly opt for safer terrain.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

Small loose snow avalanches were observed on Tuesday in the alpine on sun-exposed slopes at Mont-Albert.

If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

In alpine terrain and at treeline, the snowpack is gradually transitioning toward an isothermal state. Below treeline, this process is complete, and you can easily sink up to your waist when you remove your travel equipment.

The snowpack is melting rapidly.

At mid-mountain, the average snowpack depth is around 80 to 110 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

Fair weather continues over the Chic-Chocs, offering us sunshine and warmth ☀️.

Tuesday evening and overnight: Clear. South winds 40–60 km/h. Low 2°C. Freezing level up to 2600 m.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. Southwest winds 30–50 km/h. High 8°C. Freezing level at 2500 m.

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. Southeast winds 30–50 km/h. High 9°C. Freezing level at 2600 m.

Friday: Periods of rain, 3–10 mm. Southeast winds 60–80 km/h. High 5°C. Freezing level at 2000 m.

For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

Problems

Loose Wet

Loose Wet avalanches are the release of wet unconsolidated snow or slush. These avalanches typically occur within layers of wet snow near the surface of the snowpack, but they may quickly gouge into lower snowpack layers. Like Loose Dry Avalanches, they start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-wet avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs. Loose Wet avalanches can trigger slab avalanches that break into deeper snow layers.

Cornices

Cornice Fall is the release of an overhanging mass of snow that forms as the wind moves snow over a sharp terrain feature, such as a ridge, and deposits snow on the downwind (leeward) side. Cornices range in size from small wind drifts of soft snow to large overhangs of hard snow that are 30 feet (10 meters) or taller. They can break off the terrain suddenly and pull back onto the ridge top and catch people by surprise even on the flat ground above the slope. Even small cornices can have enough mass to be destructive and deadly. Cornice Fall can entrain loose surface snow or trigger slab avalanches.